History of the Flight
On 31st May 2025, at 05:22:00 UTC, an Oman Air Boeing 737-8 MAX, registration A4O-ML, operating scheduled passenger flight OMA815 from Muscat International Airport (OOMS) to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (VTBS), commenced takeoff roll on Runway 26L after receiving clearance from the Tower Air Traffic Control Officer. The aircraft became airborne successfully.
At 05:30:34, the flight crew of another aircraft, OMA231, contacted the Tower ATCO and reported tyre debris on the runway. The Tower ATCO informed the Approach ATCO about the debris. Subsequently, a runway inspection was conducted by an Oman Airports Airfield Officer, who found foreign object debris (FOD) on the runway.
Aircraft Information
The aircraft involved was a Boeing 737-8 MAX, Omani registration A4O-ML, operated by Oman Air. The incident involved a tyre failure and loss of hydraulics, as indicated by the investigation.
Investigation
The Oman Transport Safety Bureau (OTSB) opened an investigation into the serious incident. The investigation was conducted in accordance with Civil Aviation Law 76/2019 and ICAO Annex 13. The sole objective was to prevent future occurrences.
Conclusion
The investigation determined the occurrence to be a tyre failure and loss of hydraulics. No probable cause was stated in the report excerpt.